Blueberry Bees

Southeastern Blueberry Bee (Habropoda laboriosa) Size: Large (12- 15 mm)     {Size Comparison – the average honeybee is 13 mm} Color: Hair patterns and banding similar to bumblebees; abdomen is bald Type of Flight: Slow and lumbering (similar to a bumblebee), though wary of humans (unlike bumblebees) Distinguishing Characteristics: (1) Resemble smaller versions of bumblebees or carpenter … Continue reading Blueberry Bees